Design Engineer

[Company Name] is building the best AI research assistant. We’re working to automate tasks like literature review, evidence synthesis, and brainstorming research questions. The tool makes researchers much more productive. We’re hiring a Design Engineer to help us build the next generation of our user-facing AI research assistant product. As a Design Engineer, you will work on the front-end features of our web application (React, TypeScript), contribute to our design system (Storybook), and develop custom UI components.

 

What you’ll do:

  • Help us build the next generation of our user-facing AI research assistant product.
  • Work on the front-end features of our web application (React, TypeScript).
  • Contribute to our design system (Storybook).
  • Develop custom UI components.
  • Work closely with our product designers, engineers, and researchers to implement new product features and improve existing ones.
  • Collaborate with backend engineers to integrate front-end features with our AI/ML models.
  • Participate in code reviews, testing, and debugging to ensure high-quality code and user experience.
  • Help shape the technical direction of our front-end stack and design system.
  • Contribute to an inclusive, supportive, and collaborative team culture.

 

What you’ll need:

  • 3+ years of professional experience as a front-end engineer or design engineer, with a strong portfolio of web applications.
  • Proficiency in React, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, and modern JavaScript.
  • Experience building and maintaining design systems (e.g., Storybook, Figma).
  • Strong understanding of UI/UX principles, accessibility, and responsive design.
  • Ability to translate design mockups and wireframes into high-quality code.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a passion for creating exceptional user experiences.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a track record of working effectively in cross-functional teams.
  • Bonus points for experience with AI/ML products, data visualization, or performance optimization.

 

About the company:

[Company Name] is building the best AI research assistant. We’re working to automate tasks like literature review, evidence synthesis, and brainstorming research questions. The tool makes researchers much more productive. We spun out of a research lab at 80,000 Hours. We’re well-funded by top investors including OpenAI Startup Fund, Nat Friedman, and Daniel Gross.

 

Why you might like working with us:

  • You’ll be working on a product that makes a real impact on how people do research.
  • You’ll join a small, high-impact team.
  • You’ll have a lot of autonomy and ownership over your work.
  • You’ll work with a talented and supportive team that’s passionate about building great products.
  • We’re a fully remote team and offer competitive salaries and benefits.
  • Our team members are in the US, Canada, Europe, and Asia.
  • We meet up a few times a year for company retreats.

 

Equal opportunity:

[Company Name] is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Type: Remote
Job Location: USA
Organization: Job Hunting U

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